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White House science tech adviser says AI job fears are exaggerated, companies shift blame

A senior White House science and technology adviser criticised some companies for tying layoffs they would have made anyway to artificial intelligence, saying they shift responsibility to AI because it resonates better in the media. Speaking on a podcast, Michael Kratsios said the narrative can help explain job cuts and support share prices. He also said he remains optimistic about AI’s long-term employment impact, while warning against pessimistic messaging that worsens public perceptions.

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U.S.-China tech war intensifies ahead of summit, expands to AI, robots and drones

The United States and China are stepping up technology and trade tensions ahead of a planned September summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. The dispute has expanded from a row over large AI models to import limits, blacklist additions and tighter export controls. U.S. regulators have also broadened scrutiny to advanced robots and power inverters, while Washington and Beijing exchange criticism and countermeasures.

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ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming rules out distillation for AI model training

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming (장이밍) has made clear the company will not use “distillation” techniques to train its AI models, even if it costs more. He has recently become directly involved in the company’s AI strategy, reviewing development progress and hiring. The stance comes as the United States steps up scrutiny of Chinese firms’ use of distillation. ByteDance’s approach is tied to development of its video generation model, Seedance, and large investments in GPUs, data and talent.